Genetics

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A Genomewide Screen of 345 Families for Autism-Suseptibility Loci

A scan of the genome revealed several areas of interest for autism suseptibility

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Autistic traits in the general population: A twin study

A study of twins in the general population shows that social deficits characteristic of autism spectrum disorders are common.

On the Twin Risk in Autism

The authors have found no evidence to support the theory that being a twin is a substantial risk factor in causing autism.